Star Wars Celebration Orlando Predictions

Littoal · Postby **Littoal** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 3:17 pm

no luck on qui gon in nyc

Postby **POPHawk** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 3:17 pm

Blehschmidt wrote:Yeah, but if I quit my job to buy a Pop, finding another wife later might prove more difficult!!

Not necessarily. Woman like POP. Blehschmidt like POP. Blehschmidt buy POP. Blehschmidt get Woman

Postby **wraithkelso** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:23 pm

McScruffy wrote:
wraithkelso wrote:So on Thursday the Target I went to wouldn't sell Qui Gon to me but guaranteed it would be held through end of day today for me. But unfortunately apparently it got sold out from under me on Saturday against the instructions of the manager. And by the time I found out that it happened every other store was already sold out. Super upset with how Target handled this release

That happened to me as well. I went to a Target that wasn't my local one while out hunting on Thursday. The employee grabbed them from the back, took one out of the case. put my name an # on a sticky note and placed on the pop and locked it in a cabinet in the electronics section.

I saw the tweet on Friday night 2 minutes before Target closed that they lifted street date. Decided to go to my local one at 8 AM on Saturday and was able to purchase one of the 6 Qui Gon's. Decided to go to the store that was holding the one for Monday so I can help a fellow funatic. They looked everywhere but could not locate my hold. The manager came over and stated that they do not do holds on collectibles. I asked him if his employees knew this rule since "John" was very helpful and locked one up for me. He stated they knew this (obviously he didn't) and said next time try to show up early to get it. I told him that was the plan but since Target corporate couldn't get their act together it screwed many people over. He didn't seem to care so I just left. Sorry I couldn't help anyone. I tried a store this AM and even went to one on Lunch that was showing 4 with no luck.

In my case it was the manager that had put it on hold and some employee sold it while it was on hold

Postby **jjdduubbss** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:31 pm

How can Toys R Us STILL be selling Thrawn on their website, but Target can't sell the qui gon? Isn't target BIGGER then TRU? Therfore have more then TRU?

Postby **jjdduubbss** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:32 pm

Sorry I'm new here, today is my first day lol

. Hello everyone!

Postby **The Head** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:37 pm

jjdduubbss wrote:How can Toys R Us STILL be selling Thrawn on their website, but Target can't sell the qui gon? Isn't target BIGGER then TRU? Therfore have more then TRU?

Your theory is based on sound rationale and an assumption that target knows what it's doing when it comes to these things.

I think my work here is done.

Welcome!!!

Postby **sleepywan** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 5:01 pm

Brickseek said my Target had 1 and I went in right at 8am, and sure enough, behind the counter, there was 1. And it was in mint condition. Another Target about 20 minutes away showed they had 3 but since I just got back from Celebration late last night, I didn't have the energy to drive there and check.

Postby **froyomorada** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 5:18 pm

jjdduubbss wrote:How can Toys R Us STILL be selling Thrawn on their website, but Target can't sell the qui gon? Isn't target BIGGER then TRU? Therfore have more then TRU?

well we don't know if Target only has 1 release of these. Rick and Morty and 10inch Groot was restocked after a while..

Postby **jjdduubbss** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 5:41 pm

The Head wrote:
jjdduubbss wrote:How can Toys R Us STILL be selling Thrawn on their website, but Target can't sell the qui gon? Isn't target BIGGER then TRU? Therfore have more then TRU?

Your theory is based on sound rationale and an assumption that target knows what it's doing when it comes to these things.

I think my work here is done.

Welcome!!!

Haha

Postby **odnar** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:10 pm

It says Qui Gon is in stock:

http://www.target.com/p/funko-pop-star- ... A-52120595

Postby **Blehschmidt** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:58 pm

POPHawk wrote:
Blehschmidt wrote:Yeah, but if I quit my job to buy a Pop, finding another wife later might prove more difficult!!

Not necessarily. Woman like POP. Blehschmidt like POP. Blehschmidt buy POP. Blehschmidt get Woman

Blehschmidt arrive twenty minutes after get off work, Target have 1 Qui-Gon. Blehschmidt buy!!!!

Postby **dad2my3** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:13 pm

I give up. I am frustrated with Target.

Postby **atreyu2112** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:18 pm

Whatever happened to the HMV Prototype Boba Fett wobbler? Was that ever available elsewhere? I actually wanted to get one.

Postby **The Head** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:37 pm

Blehschmidt wrote:Blehschmidt arrive twenty minutes after get off work, Target have 1 Qui-Gon. Blehschmidt buy!!!!

Blehschmidt lucky!! Head congratulate Blehschmidt!

Postby **The Head** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:38 pm

odnar wrote:It says Qui Gon is in stock:

http://www.target.com/p/funko-pop-star- ... A-52120595

Was it seriously in stock!?!? Did you get one?

Postby **HaloHawk87** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:08 pm

My Rey with Speeder was delivered by FedEx today. She arrived in good shape. The box Walmart used was barely big enough to fit the Pop box in, though. I didn't have the easiest time getting it out. Luckily it didn't hurt any. One problem it does have though is the top flap won't close completely, but it works good enough. Just sticks up a little. The flap was open when it arrived. There's also a small crease on one part of it. Walmart also slapped a sticker on the top window, but it doesn't bother me enough to bother removing it. Otherwise it's in near mint condition, so I am very happy with it. No dings on any of the corners, which can be such a big problem with shipping these types of items. It's such an amazing looking collectible. I like how Funko included a background image of Jakku. It's instantly my favorite piece in my Funko collection.

Postby **slightecho** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:08 pm

Hoth Leia is restocked on box lunch and I finally got one!! I'm literally gonna cry tears of joy when she arrives in the mail because this morning I was convinced I just wasn't gonna have her. *blows kiss toward the sky* for Space Mom... [-o<

Postby **HowardTheDuck** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:08 am

Of course the store tracker says 0 Qui-Gon around here. I guess he's just not in the cards...

Postby **Gnarly Nico** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:22 am

I was able to order a Rey earlier after refreshing for days. Hopefully it doesn't cancel my order like some have experienced.

Postby **sdcccrasher** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:15 am

HaloHawk87 wrote:My Rey with Speeder was delivered by FedEx today. She arrived in good shape. The box Walmart used was barely big enough to fit the Pop box in, though. I didn't have the easiest time getting it out. Luckily it didn't hurt any. One problem it does have though is the top flap won't close completely, but it works good enough. Just sticks up a little. The flap was open when it arrived. There's also a small crease on one part of it. Walmart also slapped a sticker on the top window, but it doesn't bother me enough to bother removing it. Otherwise it's in near mint condition, so I am very happy with it. No dings on any of the corners, which can be such a big problem with shipping these types of items. It's such an amazing looking collectible. I like how Funko included a background image of Jakku. It's instantly my favorite piece in my Funko collection.

Congratulations HaloHawk87 ... that bright shiny star next to your name is lookin mighty fine and signifies you as a one star Funatic General. =D>

Postby **wraithkelso** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:15 am

so regarding Target, anyone else hoping they never get convention exclusives again? Because IMHO they royally messed up on the release of both ECCC Buff Rick and Summer, and SWCO Qui Gon Jinn.

Postby **ruxy_100** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:25 am

I managed to pick up Thrawn and Chopper. They looks so cool together. The colours really complement each other. And it's kind of nice that Chopper doesn't include his 'arms', which makes it more than just a re-paint.

I also bought Rey with Speeder - but after getting her home and opening it up, I decided not to keep it. I bought it because it was really cool and different, but I don't collect live action characters because I collect action figures for those. I though it would be nice as a one-off, but it really did feel out of place on my shelf.

So I popped it on eBay for retail price. I felt bad for depriving a local collector, but hopefully it is going to a good home.

Postby **HaloHawk87** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:39 am

sdcccrasher wrote:
HaloHawk87 wrote:My Rey with Speeder was delivered by FedEx today. She arrived in good shape. The box Walmart used was barely big enough to fit the Pop box in, though. I didn't have the easiest time getting it out. Luckily it didn't hurt any. One problem it does have though is the top flap won't close completely, but it works good enough. Just sticks up a little. The flap was open when it arrived. There's also a small crease on one part of it. Walmart also slapped a sticker on the top window, but it doesn't bother me enough to bother removing it. Otherwise it's in near mint condition, so I am very happy with it. No dings on any of the corners, which can be such a big problem with shipping these types of items. It's such an amazing looking collectible. I like how Funko included a background image of Jakku. It's instantly my favorite piece in my Funko collection.

Congratulations HaloHawk87 ... that bright shiny star next to your name is lookin mighty fine and signifies you as a one star Funatic General.

Thank you!

Postby **Pmisley** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:08 am

ruxy_100 wrote:I managed to pick up Thrawn and Chopper. They looks so cool together. The colours really complement each other. And it's kind of nice that Chopper doesn't include his 'arms', which makes it more than just a re-paint.

I also bought Rey with Speeder - but after getting her home and opening it up, I decided not to keep it. I bought it because it was really cool and different, but I don't collect live action characters because I collect action figures for those. I though it would be nice as a one-off, but it really did feel out of place on my shelf.

So I popped it on eBay for retail price. I felt bad for depriving a local collector, but hopefully it is going to a good home.

Ahhhhhh! You have an entire board of collectors here with many of us still trying desperately to find her for less than $65.

I'm still sorely disappointed in Walmarts lack of any real purchase limit (was it 10?). I'm trying to hold onto the hope that there will be a restock. :-/

Postby **ruxy_100** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:35 am

Pmisley wrote:
ruxy_100 wrote:I managed to pick up Thrawn and Chopper. They looks so cool together. The colours really complement each other. And it's kind of nice that Chopper doesn't include his 'arms', which makes it more than just a re-paint.

I also bought Rey with Speeder - but after getting her home and opening it up, I decided not to keep it. I bought it because it was really cool and different, but I don't collect live action characters because I collect action figures for those. I though it would be nice as a one-off, but it really did feel out of place on my shelf.

So I popped it on eBay for retail price. I felt bad for depriving a local collector, but hopefully it is going to a good home.

Ahhhhhh! You have an entire board of collectors here with many of us still trying desperately to find her for less than $65. I'm still sorely disappointed in Walmarts lack of any real purchase limit (was it 10?). I'm trying to hold onto the hope that there will be a restock.

Unfortunately I'm in Australia, so postage of a package that size would probably have cost even more than $65US. The retail price was $60AU to start with.

Postby **Pmisley** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:20 am

ruxy_100 wrote:
Pmisley wrote:
ruxy_100 wrote:I managed to pick up Thrawn and Chopper. They looks so cool together. The colours really complement each other. And it's kind of nice that Chopper doesn't include his 'arms', which makes it more than just a re-paint.

I also bought Rey with Speeder - but after getting her home and opening it up, I decided not to keep it. I bought it because it was really cool and different, but I don't collect live action characters because I collect action figures for those. I though it would be nice as a one-off, but it really did feel out of place on my shelf.

So I popped it on eBay for retail price. I felt bad for depriving a local collector, but hopefully it is going to a good home.

Ahhhhhh! You have an entire board of collectors here with many of us still trying desperately to find her for less than $65. I'm still sorely disappointed in Walmarts lack of any real purchase limit (was it 10?). I'm trying to hold onto the hope that there will be a restock.

Unfortunately I'm in Australia, so postage of a package that size would probably have cost even more than $65US. The retail price was $60AU to start with.

Ha true, that does change things. Not directing any frustrations at you. This whole experience has been disappointing when the only place I can find a Deluxe Rey now is on eBay at 2x-3x.

Postby **odnar** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:43 am

The Head wrote:
odnar wrote:It says Qui Gon is in stock:

http://www.target.com/p/funko-pop-star- ... A-52120595

Was it seriously in stock!?!? Did you get one?

It was for a little bit but this was posted already and discussed in the the other SWCO thread, sorry.

viewtopic.php?p=1665576#p1665576

Postby **DigsUT** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:31 pm

I was fortunate to have a friend that went to Celebration and does not collect POPs, but got a lottery ticket:) yay me :p

Postby **Measured Mayhem** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:39 pm

Im still surprised about how limited hooded luke has been. I guess there are still some in stock at ThinkGeek locations but there aren't many of those.

Postby **bb_206** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:27 pm

I came early to a store yesterday morning hoping for Qui Gon -- there were five people ahead of me (store only had 5 to sell). I should have asked what they were waiting for. I ended up leaving empty handed.

Postby **angrykoalagear** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:45 pm

Did very well in the Star Wars exclusives. Though I was going to be out Qui Gon since they pulled the 17th sell on Saturday, but fortunately my parents are visiting my brother in PA and found a couple at his Target.

Postby **vellybelly** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:11 pm

jjdduubbss wrote:Sorry I'm new here, today is my first day . Hello everyone!

Hello and welcome!

Postby **POPHawk** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:08 pm

Gnarly Nico wrote:I was able to order a Rey earlier after refreshing for days. Hopefully it doesn't cancel my order like some have experienced.

4000th times the charm lol

F5

Postby **FerrisGuy3** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:18 pm

My nephew was kind enough to check the Target where he goes to college on Monday morning and was able to get a Qui Gon for me.

Postby **Darth73** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:24 pm

you guys are lucky, only x2 per store here in NZ and only about 4 stores got them in the whole country LOL !!!

Postby **xbox_jeff** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:53 pm

bb_206 wrote:I came early to a store yesterday morning hoping for Qui Gon -- there were five people ahead of me (store only had 5 to sell). I should have asked what they were waiting for. I ended up leaving empty handed.

I tried in Issaquah tonight with no luck, they said Renton showed 6 in stock.

Postby **xbox_jeff** » Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:54 pm

wraithkelso wrote:so regarding Target, anyone else hoping they never get convention exclusives again? Because IMHO they royally messed up on the release of both ECCC Buff Rick and Summer, and SWCO Qui Gon Jinn.

FYE is also ridiculous. BTW: I tried in Issaquah tonight with no luck, they said Renton showed 6 in stock.

Postby **bryan_sato54** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:07 am

^ yeah fye online is crazy and hard to get certain exclusives...even the storm trooper was sold pretty quick..

Postby **Gnarly Nico** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 3:48 am

POPHawk wrote:
Gnarly Nico wrote:I was able to order a Rey earlier after refreshing for days. Hopefully it doesn't cancel my order like some have experienced.

4000th times the charm F5

It was like a second job refreshing because I was determined to not have to pay $90+ for one. lol

. Got my shipping email today too so everythings good.

Postby **Pmisley** » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:32 am

Gnarly Nico wrote:
POPHawk wrote:
Gnarly Nico wrote:I was able to order a Rey earlier after refreshing for days. Hopefully it doesn't cancel my order like some have experienced.

4000th times the charm F5

It was like a second job refreshing because I was determined to not have to pay $90+ for one. . Got my shipping email today too so everythings good.

Same thing here! She was a major want, but I couldn't afford to get her at those crazy flipper prices. I was so happy to see that my order had changed to shipped and arriving tomorrow!

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